A resolution was passed unanimously at the March 9 City Council meeting to cancel regular elections planned for New Braunfels’ mayor and City Council seats in districts 5 and 6. Candidates for each position were unopposed as of the Feb. 18 deadline to file for the May 2 election.
The special election for amendments to the city charter on May 2 will still happen. There are 18 proposed amendments that include items such as reducing limitations for noncompetitive bidding and closing a loophole that allows City Council members to circumvent term limits.
Rusty Brockman, 70, will be the next mayor of New Braunfels. Brockman holds a master’s degree in secondary education from Stephen F. Austin State University and spent 30 years in public education, according to his election website.
Brockman is currently the community relations coordinator for Balcones Cemex-Quarry and Cement Plant. He worked as the director of economic development for the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce until 2018.
